Available System-OS are listed in the table on top. It is not possible to change
the OS afterwards. Also it is not possible to upgrade OS (for example G1 to
CE5/WM6 or G3 to CE6/WM 6.5).
Microsoft provides infos about Windows
Embedded CE.net here (link) and Windows
Mobile here (link).
Windows Mobile features a pretty user interface and more bundled programs (Pocket
Office etc.). If you are intending to develop your own applications using Visual
Studio.net then the CE.net variants are usually favoured.
The Window CE.net system is available in English only. The Windows Mobile system
for G1 is available in English, for G2 and G3 units there is also French, Spanish,
Italian, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean as system OS language available.
Besides any third party application can support your local language.

- I can't find my variant here ?

The very first variant of the Workabout PRO was not RoHS certificated and internal
name was generation G0. It is 100% identical with the G1.
Former veriant 7525M(onochrom) has been a black/white display only, this model
is replaced with color display variant.

- battery options ?

Battery Art.No.

Power

Label Color

Battery life

Best buy

7525C-G1

7525S-G1

7527C- G2+G3

7527S- G2+G3

7528L-G4

7528S-G4

WA3000

1700 mAh

black

6 hours

end-of-life

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

WA3002

2350 mAh

black

8 hours

end-of-life

yes with door WA3003

yes with door WA3008

yes

yes

yes

yes

WA3006

3300 mAh

blue

11 hours

best price

yes with door WA3003

yes with door WA3008

yes

yes

yes

yes

WA3010

4400 mAh

green

16 hours

most powerful

not working

not working

yes with door WA3017-G2

yes with door WA3018-G2

yes with door WA3017-G2

yes with door WA3018-G2

Depending
on the installed add-ons (scanner/imager, Wifi, GPS, GSM radio), we suggest
to use a high-capacity battery 3400mAh for any G1 units. Heavy usage with G2/G3/G4
units should consider 4400mAh battery with expansion battery door.

Click picture to see details.

- battery door options ?

Workabout PRO generation G1:
Numeric 7525S comes with standard door WA3009. For high capacity batteries (2350mAh
and more ) you need door WA3008.
Alphanumeric 7525C comes with standard door WA3007. For high capacity batteries
(2350mAh and more ) you need door WA3003.
You cannot use battery 4400mAh (WA3010) with G1 as there is no door for it.

Workabout PRO generation G2/G3:
Numeric units 7527S come with standard door WA3016-G2. For super high capacity
battery WA3010 you need door WA3018-G2.
Alphanumeric units 7527C and 7528L come with standard door WA3015-G2. For super
high capacity battery WA3010 you need door WA3017-G2.
You do not need a new door for using standard battery WA3006 with the Workabout
PRO G2+G3.+G4.

Configure power management accordingly (WM: /Start/Settings/System tab
- CE.net: /Start/Settings//ControlPanel/Display & /Power): suspend power
settings, reduce backlight, keypad brightness. If not needed, disable Bluetooth,
GSM/GPRS, SD-Card Slot. Teklogix recommend that to get the best battery life
you should use default power managment settings.

- backup battery ?

All
Workabout PRO variants have a backup battery. It will remain data while replacing
main battery.
- G1 use a recharable LiIon coin cell (Psion Art.No. WA3005). It is accessible
behind the backplate. Please use original Psion Teklogix battery only, no standard
LiIon cell will do (do not insert CR2032). Besides G1 run with AA batteries,
but these should be considered for emergency use only.
- G2+G3 use a customized LiIon battery, which is accessible from the battery
compartment. It's a replaceable part, Psion Art.No.WA3019, P/N: 1050944. G2/G3
units will not run with AA batteries.
- G4 uses an super capacitor, which is not user-replaceable.

- charging options ?

1. Docking station: The single desk docking station (WA4003-G2, WA4002,
WA4102) can charge a spare battery as well as charge the battery inside in the
Workabout PRO. The quad-docking stations (WA4004, WA4104, WA4204, WA4304) can
charge the batteries inside four units at the same time.
2. Battery charger (WA3001): Can charge a battery externally. Compact
mobile solution.
3. Power Supply Unit (PS1050):
Workabout G2/G3/G4: Power adapter can be plugged directly into the power port
on bottom of the unit.
Workabout G1: Power adapter will be connected via Tether adapter CA1050 (you
can order power supply together with adapter as kit = Art.No.WA3200). This adapter
will be plugged on the Tether port of the Workabout PRO G1 and allows to connect
a mains power adapter.
4. Vehicle charging options:
- powered Vehicle Cradle (WA1010, WA1110): This cradle charges the plugged Workabout
PRO unit with the on-board power supply,
- Automotive Power Supply (WA3112): This kit contains of a power supply CLA
(cigarette lighter adapter) and a tether Cable (CA1050) to plug the supply directly
to the unit. The unit can now be powered with the onboard-supply and the battery
to be charged. It's an cheap alternative for a powered cradle.

- what do I need to start with ?

The Workabout PRO comes with no accessories included (exept stylus). For start
working with the unit you need at least two things: 1) a battery pack and 2)
one of the mentioned charging options.

The Workabout Pro is modular, a variety of internal connectors allow Barcode
modules, serial ports, radio cards and much more to be connected directly into
the body of the Workabout Pro maintaining its IP and Drop ratings.

- automotive options ?

Cradles: if you need a simple vehicle cradle, choose a non-powered cradle.
However if you want to charge your unit with the onboard power, choose a powered
cradle:

Workabout

Non-powered cradle

Powered Cradle

7525C G1

WA1000

WA1010

7525S G1

WA1100

WA1110

7527C G2 + G3

-

WA1210-G2

7527S G2 + G3

-

WA1310-G2

7528L G4

-

WA1210-G2

7528S G4

-

WA1310-G2

- Units with attached handstrap or pistolgrip also fit in the vehicle cradle.
Only cases have to be removed.
- To connect the cradle to your onboard power, you need a cable set CA1210.
- To attach the cradle to the vehicle you need a RAM mount WA4006.
- All cradles have a data communication cable, which can be plugged to the Port
replicator WA4005. The replicator used in conjunction with the vehicle docker
provides one USB and three additional serial ports for the connection of vehicle
borne peripherals (GPS, datalogger, printer etc.).

- stylus options ?

Standard stylus can be ordered as spare part (WA6100). Besides there is a stylus
kit attached to the outside of the unit (WA6310, for G2 units only). The external
stylus can be combinated with a handstrap (WA6025, WA6125). Attaching a external
stylus to G1 units, please also use the handstrap-stylus combination WA6025
/ WA6125.

- wired communication options ?

USB(communication link)

Option 1: use a desk docking station for USB communication to PC.

Option 2: Adapter WA4001 will be plugged to the Tether-port of the WAP
unit and allows to connect to a PC (adapter provides USB B port male).
Suitable only for G2/G3/G4 units.

Option 2: Adapter WA1001 will be plugged to the serial port of the vehicle
docking cradle and provides two USB ports (A+B femal) to connect extrnal
USB devices.

Ethernet

Option 1: Adapter Tether-Ethernet (WA4025)
Attach this adapter to the Tether-port on the bottom of the unit, and
it will provide an Ethernet port.

Option 2: Adapter USB-Ethernet (WA4010, WA4070)
Attach this adapter to the USB-port of the single dockingstation, and
it will provide an Ethernet port.
Units G1 use WA4010, units G2/G3/G4 use WA4070.

Option 3: Quad-Docking Station (WA4204-G2 / WA4304-G2)
The 4-units-dockingstation provide an Ethernet port. The docked units
can be connected to any Windows-PC via 10/100baseT-Ethernet.

serial RS232

Option 1: BR1001
This endcap provides a serial RS232 (DB9) port. Easy installation, just
replace standard endcap with it and plug xMod card in - it will be recognized
automatically from the unit and is ready to use. - It's also available
with RS232+TTL+IrDA (BR1000), IrDA only (BR1002), TTL only (BR1003).Only
G1-G3, not G4.

The endcap BR1002 provides an Infrared IrDA port.
Easy installation, just replace standard endcap with it and plug xMod card
in - it will be recognized automatically from the unit and is ready to use.
- It's also available with RS232+TTL+IrDA (BR1000). Both only G1-G3, not
G4.

Screen: to avoid scratches on the touchscreen from heavy stylus input,
you can attach a screen protection, WA6112-G2.

Case: a variety of protective pouches, belt-cases and rubber boot protections
are available.

Handstrap: To avoid fall down of units, a handstrap is helpful:

Handstrap

Option

WAP unit

Fits for units

WA6020

Single handstrap - alpha

7525C G1

without scanner

WA6120

Single handstrap - numeric

7525S G1

without scanner

WA6026

Double handstrap - alpha

7527C G2, G3, G4

with scanner

WA6126

Double handstrap - numeric

7527S G2, G3, G4

with scanner

WA6025

Double handstrap + stylus - alpha

7527C G2, G3, G4

with scanner, plus stylus included

WA6125

Double handstrap + stylus - numeric

7527S G2, G3, G4

with scanner, plus stylus included

- memory options ?

The internal memory (ROM / Flash-RAM) can not be upgraded. However the memory
can be expanded with memory-cards:
1. Secure Digital (SD-card): the slot for SD-cards is easily accessible via
battery compartment. We suggest this SD-cards if you want to remove/change it
regularly,
2. Compact Flash (CF-card): the slot for CF-cards is inside the unit. You have
to remove backplate and endcap to get access. We suggest CF-cards if you want
to install a non-user-accessible memory disk.

- software options ?

In general, if you are using the Windows Mobile version of the device then
software designed for Pocket PC can be used. For Windows CE.net versions you
should check with your software supplier. On the whole Pocket PC software will
not 'just run' on CE.net 4.2.
There is Java virtual machine available for the Workabout Pro, so you can run
Java applications on the WA Pro.

F.A.Q. - for Workabout PRO users:

- My unit does not power on ?

1. Try a soft/warm reset first (see below).
2. Check if battery is charged well (otherwise blinking yellow LED). Units with
low battery does not power up. Place unit in the desktop docking cradle. Check
if battery is inserted and compartment is closed properly, otherwise it won't
charge on the docker.
3. Try to start the unit pressing FN/BLUE and then ON/RED. If this works, /Start/Settings/ControlPanel/Power/WakeUp/TwoKeyWakeup/Enable
is enabled. Uncheck the box.
4. Finally try a hard/cold reset (see below).
5. The units have a internal power switch (G1: behind end cap, G2/G3: in the
battery compartment). Units G2 + G3 are shipped with factory default OFF, so
always check if the power switch is ON.
6. If all solutions fail and unit remaind "dead", please contact vendor/manufatorer
for service.

- How to reset the unit ?

1. Soft/Warm reset: Press and hold ON/RED + FN/BLUE simultaneosly 4 seconds.
Factory settings are retained, but any unsaved personal data is lost.
2. Hard/Cold reset: press and hold ON/RED + FN/BLUE + FN/ORANGE simultaneosly
4 seconds.
Returns the unit to factory settings, all datas are lost ! -
3. Booting in System-Menu (BooSt): press and hold ON/RED + FN/BLUE + SCANNER
button left simultaneosly 4 seconds. After you can "clean start" unit,
which resets the unit 100% to factory settings.
None of these reset-options erases OS system, so you will never be left with
a non-working unit.

G2/3/4 units: you need dockingstation WA4003-G2 (C+S) or quad-docker WA4204-G2
(C+S). Theres also adapter WA4001-G2, which will be plugged in the Tether port
of the Workabout PRO unit and connect it to any PC/Laptop "active sync".
Acts as a slim communication option to the desk docker.

- Scanner/imager does not work properly ?

1. First take care, the scanner modul is attached properly to the main unit.
Open the Psion again and remove scanner flexi cable from mainboard socket. Then
power off the unit 1 minute: remove main battery and any power source. Also
switch off the internal power-switch (SW1401). The power switch can be found
beneath end cap (G1 units) resp. inside battery compartment (G2). Now insert
the flexi cable of the scanner again into the socket, take care it fits properly
and the closing lid holds it tight into the socket.
2. Second, check if the correct scanner engine is choosen: boot to system menue
(see above) and press "3" for system summary. The Psion product number
of the scanner must match with the right scan engine (see table on top). For
example: Scanner WA9000 = engine SE1223HP or Imager WA9003 = engine EV15. The
appropriate number has to be choosen from the System menue Scanner list. If
your scanner engine is not listed, the Windows OS system has to be upgraded
first.
3. Using Windows Mobile, you need to have the Psion add-on.cab File installed.
Some imagers require additional .cab drivers to work with G2 units. Please download
drivers here: Windows
CE5 - Windows
Mobile 6.
4. If laser light show up, the hardware is installed properly. If the reading
of the barcodes fail, the typ of barcode has to be configured inside the system
configurations. Also vary with scan distances, some long-range scanners cant
handle too near distances well.

- Radio Wifi does not work properly ?

1. Check if Wifi radio card is detected from the unit. The Wifi card should
be shown under ControlPanel\System\properties as "CF slot 802.11".
2. make sure, CF slot is active: Start / Settings / System / Power / Built-in
Devices
3. For configuration of RA2040 (Marvell) use Start/Settings/Connections/Wireless
Manager. For configuration of RA2041 (Summit) use SCU application. SCU is included
with the CE.net OS-pack. For WinMobile please find SCU in the additional add-on
.CAP.

- What Hardware Expansions are available ?

1. PCMCIA / PCCARD: The adapter RA3200 plugs on the xMod extension slot and
provides a standard-PCCARD slot. Now you can use extensions with PCCARD-size
like WWAN, GPRS, Bluetooth, GPS etc. - For G1/2/3, not G4.

2. Case modifications: There is an extended endcap WA9004, which can be installed
when extra space for antennas is needed.

This is the internal counterpart to the stylus, which holds
the stylus in place. Sometimes missing if GSM/Wifi modul is installed. If
the stylus can't be fixed, check if this holder is missing.

WA6205, WA6203

Mechanical stops

These part physically restrains internal extensions
like Wifi/GSM cards in place in case of shock loading.

WA3005

Internal Backup Coin Cell G1

replacement for the Internal Backup Coin Cell
Battery used in all Workabout Pro models G1. This rechargeable LiIon coin
battery provides 65mAh of backup capacity to maintain user data during a
battery swap. Cell is accessible after removing backplate.

1050944

Internal Backup Battery G2/G3

replacement for the Internal Backup Battery used in all Workabout
Pro models G2/G3. This battery provides backup capacity to maintain user
data during a battery swap.
The cell is accessible inside the battery compartment and therefore easily
user replaceable.